nursing home in Wakefield, MA

Regalcare at Wakefield

One Bathol Street, Wakefield, MA 01880 · (781) 245-7600

★★★★★1
Much below average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★1
  • Staffing★★★★★3
  • Quality measures★★★★★2
  • Special Focus candidate

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Regalcare at Wakefield at a glance

Regalcare at Wakefield is a 149-bed for-profit nursing home in Wakefield, Massachusetts (Middlesex County).

CMS gives it 1 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Massachusetts average of 3.

Residents receive about 3.6 hours of nursing care per day (0.6 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.9 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (March 3, 2026) found 9 health citations. The Massachusetts average is 6.8.

Federal regulators fined it 2 times in the past three years, totaling $111,093.

Nursing staff turnover is 30.2% per year (state average 38.2%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
For Profit - Limited Liability Company
Beds
149
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Chain / affiliated entity
Vantage Care
Medicare-certified since
July 1, 1990
Resident/family council
Resident
County
Middlesex County
CMS Certification Number
225400

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityMassachusetts avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)1 / 53 / 53 / 5Worse
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)1 / 53 / 52.8 / 5Worse
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 53.1 / 52.9 / 5Average
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 53.3 / 53.6 / 5Worse
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)4 / 53.4 / 53.8 / 5Average
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)1 / 53 / 53.3 / 5Worse

Staffing

This facility3.60 hrsMassachusetts average3.86 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. Massachusetts and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMassachusetts avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)3.60 hrs3.86 hrs3.86 hrsWorse
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.60 hrs0.65 hrs0.69 hrsWorse
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.19 hrs2.25 hrs2.32 hrsWorse
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)3.45 hrs3.48 hrs3.42 hrsAverage
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)30.2%38.2%45.8%Better
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)70%42.6%42.9%Worse
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)301Worse

Inspections

This facility9Massachusetts average7U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. Massachusetts and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMassachusetts avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)979Average
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)013Better
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)192.551.880.6Worse

Penalties

This facility2Massachusetts average1U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. Massachusetts and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMassachusetts avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)211Worse
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$111,093$34,265$30,972Worse
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)211Worse

Size

MeasureThis facilityMassachusetts avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds149120107
Average residents per day909986
Occupancy60.5%82.1%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility1.9%Massachusetts average3.4%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. Massachusetts and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMassachusetts avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)1.9%3.4%3.2%Better
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)2.9%4.2%4.6%Better
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)36.2%21.4%15.4%Worse
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)1%1.8%1.6%Better
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)0.8%0.8%0.8%Better
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)10.3%16.4%13.9%Better
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)2.7%15.4%14.1%Better
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)5.2%5.1%5.2%Average
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)4.3%15.5%12.8%Better
Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better)0%0.1%0.1%Better
Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better)32.1%19.5%19.5%Worse
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)18.2%21.2%19%Average
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)96.9%94.8%95.5%Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)91.3%92.6%93.6%Average

Short-stay residents

This facility1.5%Massachusetts average1.4%U.S. average1.6%
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. Massachusetts and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMassachusetts avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)1.5%1.4%1.6%Average
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)70.6%77.7%79.8%Worse
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)52.9%78.3%82%Worse

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 42 health deficiencies and 25 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 5 citations involved actual harm, including 4 rated "immediate jeopardy".

DateCitationSeverityStatus
March 3, 2026
Fire safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected May 11, 2026
March 3, 2026
Fire safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected May 11, 2026
March 3, 2026
Fire safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected May 11, 2026
March 3, 2026
Fire safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 11, 2026
March 3, 2026
Standard
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686
G
Actual harm, isolated
Corrected March 17, 2026
March 3, 2026
Standard
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 27, 2026
March 3, 2026
Standard
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0552
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 17, 2026
March 3, 2026
Standard
Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0776
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 17, 2026
March 3, 2026
Standard
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 17, 2026
March 3, 2026
Standard
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 17, 2026
March 3, 2026
Standard
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 17, 2026
March 3, 2026
Standard
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0644
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 17, 2026
March 3, 2026
Standard
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0604
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 17, 2026
February 4, 2025
Fire safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected March 12, 2025
February 4, 2025
Fire safety
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0006
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected March 12, 2025
February 4, 2025
Fire safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected March 12, 2025
February 4, 2025
Fire safety
Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0352
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected March 12, 2025
February 4, 2025
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected March 12, 2025
February 4, 2025
Fire safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected March 12, 2025
February 4, 2025
Fire safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected March 12, 2025
February 4, 2025
Fire safety
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0711
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected March 12, 2025
February 4, 2025
Fire safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected March 12, 2025
February 4, 2025
Fire safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected March 12, 2025
February 4, 2025
Standard
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0726
J
Immediate jeopardy, isolated
Corrected March 13, 2025
February 4, 2025
Standard
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600
J
Immediate jeopardy, isolated
Corrected March 13, 2025
February 4, 2025
Standard
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580
J
Immediate jeopardy, isolated
Corrected March 13, 2025
February 4, 2025
Standard
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0740
J
Immediate jeopardy, isolated
Corrected March 13, 2025
February 4, 2025
Standard
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0867
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected March 13, 2025
February 4, 2025
Standard
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0881
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected March 13, 2025
February 4, 2025
Standard
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected March 13, 2025
February 4, 2025
Standard
Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0949
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected March 13, 2025
February 4, 2025
Standard
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0919
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected March 13, 2025
February 4, 2025
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 2, 2025
February 4, 2025
Standard
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected March 13, 2025
February 4, 2025
Standard
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 13, 2025
February 4, 2025
Standard
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 13, 2025
February 4, 2025
Standard
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 13, 2025
February 4, 2025
Standard
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 13, 2025
February 4, 2025
Standard
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 13, 2025
February 4, 2025
Standard
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 13, 2025
February 4, 2025
Standard
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0694
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 13, 2025
February 4, 2025
Standard
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 13, 2025
February 4, 2025
Standard
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0698
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 13, 2025
February 4, 2025
Standard
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0699
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 13, 2025
February 4, 2025
Standard
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 13, 2025
February 4, 2025
Standard
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 13, 2025
February 4, 2025
Standard
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0887
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 13, 2025
February 4, 2025
Standard
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0742
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 13, 2025
February 4, 2025
Standard
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 13, 2025
February 4, 2025
Standard
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0582
C
No harm, widespread
Corrected March 13, 2025
February 4, 2025
Standard
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0732
C
No harm, widespread
Corrected March 13, 2025
February 29, 2024
Fire safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0004
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected April 13, 2024
February 29, 2024
Fire safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0761
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected April 13, 2024
February 29, 2024
Fire safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected April 13, 2024
February 29, 2024
Fire safety
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0711
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected April 13, 2024
February 29, 2024
Fire safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Services Deficiencies · Tag K0521
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected April 13, 2024
February 29, 2024
Fire safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected April 13, 2024
February 29, 2024
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected April 13, 2024
February 29, 2024
Fire safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected April 13, 2024
February 29, 2024
Fire safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected April 13, 2024
February 29, 2024
Fire safety
Provide rooms that can be unlocked from inside without a key.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0221
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 13, 2024
February 29, 2024
Fire safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 13, 2024
February 29, 2024
Standard
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 1, 2024
February 29, 2024
Standard
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 1, 2024
February 29, 2024
Standard
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0561
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 1, 2024
February 29, 2024
Standard
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 1, 2024
February 29, 2024
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 1, 2024

Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports 2 federal penalties in the past three years, including $111,093 in fines.

DatePenaltyAmount / length
March 3, 2026Fine$47,250
February 4, 2025Fine$63,843

Owners and managers

Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.

NameRoleShareSince
VANTAGE CARE MA4 LLC
Organization
5% or greater direct ownership interest100%12/01/2023
BROWN, YOSSI
Individual
5% or greater indirect ownership interest21%12/01/2023
JPW MASS HOLDINGS LLC
Organization
5% or greater indirect ownership interest15%12/01/2023
YUROWITZ, SAM
Individual
5% or greater indirect ownership interest21%12/01/2023
YUMASI, VIVIENNE
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE12/01/2023
YUROWITZ, SAM
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE12/01/2023
AIGUOSATILE, AUGUSTINE
Individual
w-2 managing employeeNOT APPLICABLE12/01/2023

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Frequently asked questions

What is Regalcare at Wakefield's rating?

Regalcare at Wakefield has 1 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Massachusetts nursing homes is 3 stars.

How many inspection citations did Regalcare at Wakefield receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 9 citations, compared with a Massachusetts average of 6.8. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Regalcare at Wakefield accept Medicare and Medicaid?

CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.

Who owns Regalcare at Wakefield?

It is for profit - limited liability company and part of Vantage Care. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Regalcare at Wakefield and how do I contact it?

Regalcare at Wakefield is at One Bathol Street, Wakefield, MA 01880. Phone: (781) 245-7600.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.